American divers Kassidy Cook and Sarah Bacon won silver in the women’s 3-meter synchronized springboard event at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, securing Team USA’s first medal of the games. Cook and Bacon, known as Cook N’ Bacon, have been friends since childhood and partners since 2019. Their score of 314.64 placed them between the gold medal-winning Chinese duo and the British bronze medalists. Cook, a veteran of the Rio Olympics, expressed her excitement at winning a medal with one of her best friends. Bacon, who missed making the Tokyo team, saw not qualifying as a blessing that led her to this moment. The Chinese duo led throughout the competition, pushing Cook and Bacon to perform their best and secure the silver medal. This event has historically been dominated by Chinese divers, with Cook and Bacon being the first American pair to stand on the podium in this event since 2012. The pair’s camaraderie and determination to succeed contributed to their success, with the pressure from the Chinese team motivating them to perform at their best. They expressed their joy and gratitude at winning the silver medal and representing Team USA on the international stage.
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Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook earn the first U.S. medals as synchronized divers
